semiflexible

adjective

Definition of semiflexiblenext
as in pliant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiflexible
  1. pliant
  2. pliable
  3. flexible
  4. willowy
  5. elastic
  6. supple
  7. limber
  8. plastic
Adjective
  • In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
  • The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
    — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Definition of pliant
Adjective
  • Dock with each other Flexible electronics involves building circuits on pliable materials for devices to bend and stretch without breaking.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Instead, the vertebrae remain in a more soft, pliable cartilage stage.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • Alongside it, Ring has also taken the covers off the Outdoor Camera (2nd Gen), adding sharper 2K video, improved low-light performance, and more flexible installation options to one of its most versatile security cameras.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The footbed is lined with soft, breathable microfiber, and the lightweight EVA midsole provides flexible support to help reduce pressure on your joints.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Cosmos Cosmos help create an ethereal-looking garden, thanks to their long, willowy stems and bright, fluffy blooms that come in dozens of vibrant colors, from rich chocolate cosmos to delicate ‘Apricotta’ tones.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of willowy
Adjective
  • Additionally, thin or fragile skin can tear or simply not hold designs as well as younger, more elastic skin.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Cloud deployment, however, remains the practical choice for many advanced workloads, particularly where larger models or elastic scale are required.
    — Michael Wu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • Instead of masking the appearance of discoloration, the trick is to keep this area well-hydrated and supple.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 29 July 2026
  • As its name suggests, the High Gloss Lip Oil is an ultra-glossy lip product enhanced with nourishing shea oils and jojoba to condition lips and promote a supple-looking finish.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026
Definition of supple
Adjective
  • Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.
    — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
  • For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.
    — Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022
Definition of limber
Adjective
  • Nerheim noted the store receipts indicated the purchase of acid, coveralls, goggles, gloves, plastic sheeting, saw blades, bleach and garbage bags.
    — Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Because they’re designed to fit the plastic bubble of their packaging, this scale isn’t always consistent.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of plastic
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“Semiflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiflexible. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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